Software Developer in Test(SDiT) at Intercom

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in software development or test automation
  • Solid understanding of various testing types including unit, integration, end-to-end (E2E), regression, performance, API, and basic security testing
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C#, Python, Java)
  • Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
  • Experience in API testing using Postman or Insomnia
  • Experience in mobile automation using Appium (Android and or iOS)
  • Experience with test frameworks in any language (Pytest, Cypress, Nunit)
  • Experience in creating test strategies and detailed test plans
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., ADO, GitHub Actions) and version control systems
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
  • Execute and evaluate these test cases to identify potential software issues
  • Maintain and update documentation related to test plans, test cases, and test results to ensure clarity and consistency
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases
  • Conduct performance and load testing by simulating various user scenarios and stress conditions to identify performance bottlenecks
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and quality of code
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines
  • Identify, document, track and report bugs and performance issues to the development team
  • Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to development teams
  • Contribute to the evolution of testing strategies and tools
  • Other duties as assigned, related to quality assurance and software development

Skills

Test Automation
Test Planning
Test Case Design
Performance Testing
Load Testing
Code Reviews
Continuous Integration
Continuous Deployment
Logistics Testing
Delivery Platforms

Intercom

Customer communication platform for businesses

About Intercom

Intercom provides a customer communication platform that enables businesses to connect with their customers through personalized messaging and automation. The platform includes tools for live chat, email marketing, and customer support, allowing companies to manage interactions in one place. Intercom operates on a subscription model, offering various pricing tiers based on the features and scale needed by clients, which range from small startups to large enterprises across different industries. What sets Intercom apart from its competitors is its integration of multiple communication tools and analytics features, which help businesses assess the effectiveness of their customer engagement strategies. The main goal of Intercom is to enhance customer experience by facilitating better communication between businesses and their customers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$234.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We reward our people - All full-time Intercom employees are offered a rewards program that includes competitive base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
We love to learn - There are so many opportunities here to learn and build a career. We support employees' growth by offering a wide range of continuing education options, including core skills, management training, and guided learning.
We take employee wellbeing seriously - We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as employee assistance programs and mental health resources. We also offer flexible time off, significant paid family leave, and more.
The world has changed. So has the way we work - The majority of our employees say they prefer a hybrid model of work—some in-office time, some WFH—so that's our current approach. No matter what, though, we're committed to listening to our team.

Risks

Emerging startups offer similar solutions at lower prices, threatening market share.
Major tech companies' AI advancements may outpace Intercom's offerings.
Stricter data privacy regulations could increase compliance costs for Intercom.

Differentiation

Intercom integrates live chat, email marketing, and support into a single platform.
The platform supports over 600 million monthly active end users globally.
Intercom's analytics tools help businesses measure communication strategy effectiveness.

Upsides

Demand for AI-driven support solutions enhances Intercom's offerings.
Omnichannel communication trends align with Intercom's integrated messaging solutions.
E-commerce expansion drives demand for robust customer support systems like Intercom.

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